Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 (edited) TB, After we done the 4 grounding point into the engine. I observed a few things. 1. Engine is quieter 2. The car seems to rev very high 3. From Layman point of view, it feels more "power" and fuel burning seems to be more efficient. My fuel tank when was at your place was barely 1/2 tank at 325km. Now it cross near to 65% and it shows 420km. ( I cruised alone AYE/BKE last night). You are right, grounding the engine (which the Corolla seems lacking) is more effective. THerefore, total grounding point for corolla 7 (possible 9 if we go for the 2 almost unreachable accessory point). Thanks... will keep you posted. I think Fyrestomp rolla needs to be grounded. maybe can try the engine. It may yield some results. Edited July 31, 2002 by Cool ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 Have you ironed out your car's alignment yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 Nope.. no money. !! Just bought another car - Toyota Pinic... dead broke now .!! I think I will let the tyres wear out.. much cheaper that way.. What is your opinion ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 Oh you got a Picnic? Cool MPV Done any mods yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrestomp Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 how much did u get the picnic for... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 109,000 guarantee COE without the 2K package. Wack in free fog lights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yongwd 1st Gear July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 HEy cool, maybe u wanna share with me which are the 9 points to be grounded? Quote TB, After we done the 4 grounding point into the engine. I observed a few things. 1. Engine is quieter 2. The car seems to rev very high 3. From Layman point of view, it feels more "power" and fuel burning seems to be more efficient. My fuel tank when was at your place was barely 1/2 tank at 325km. Now it cross near to 65% and it shows 420km. ( I cruised alone AYE/BKE last night). You are right, grounding the engine (which the Corolla seems lacking) is more effective. THerefore, total grounding point for corolla 7 (possible 9 if we go for the 2 almost unreachable accessory point). Thanks... will keep you posted. I think Fyrestomp rolla needs to be grounded. maybe can try the engine. It may yield some results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 Have not arrived.. I think no cosemtic mods except planning for: 1. Change brake pads to TRD, rear Mintex 2. Struat Bar 3. CAI 4. Change to TRD Filter 5. Magnets (2Front - 2 Rear) 4. Grounding 5. Bonnet Heat Proofing 6. AeroTape Mummy Wrap 7. Alu Wrap on Coolent Recycle Tube That is about all .. Getting it in Late Sep or Early Oct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magfocus 5th Gear July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 $109K is a good price for the Picnic..remembered it was much more than that last time Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 errr... how to share with you. Must SHOW you .. Machiam ground the engine is using the 4 sparkplug cover area (must remove the engine cover which you did). Alternator Headlights Air-con (which the screw is damm impossible to remove) 2 more points on the right side of the engine near the air-intake hose area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 Quote Nope.. no money. !!Just bought another car - Toyota Pinic... dead broke now .!! I think I will let the tyres wear out.. much cheaper that way.. What is your opinion ??? IMO, an improperly aligned car can have an adverse effect to it's handling. It could be more than just accelerated tyre wear. Should not save that $60. Anyway 1 tyre alone costs more than $60. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 Mike... where do you reco I go to ?? Maybe, I think can you test drive my car before we come to a conclusion.. ?? Maybe pop by your clinic in River Valley if time permits.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yongwd 1st Gear July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 ur picnic is running on 3S-FE engine? Is there VVTi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 <7. Alu Wrap on Coolent Recycle Tube> Why don't you use Aerotape over the coolant tube? If your aim is to reduce heat radiation, the Aerotape will do nicely. Aluminium wrappings is not efficient as aluminium conducts heat easily. If your aim is to cool down the tube, I believe it is an exercise of futility. First, cooling occurs at the radiator. Second, rubber is a very poor heat conductor, so whatever heat you could get out is negligible compared to the whole cooling system in general. Third, wrapping aluminium sheets leaves many air pockets, which traps heat instead! Four, flat aluminium is ineffecient in removing heat. An ideal constructions requires multiple fins with plenty of air running through it (this sounds like the radiator itself!). So the only logical application is to reduce heat radiation, not cooling function. Just my $0.02. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 I did my last alignment at AutoAcc in Loyang but it's not exactly cheap, at abt $70. They do have the latest software for most vehicles, though. And the workmanship is not too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 New one is VVTI.. coming late Sep or Early Oct. Actually, it is my papa's .. I only pay the 30% for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Author Share July 31, 2002 (edited) Mike.. <7. Alu Wrap on Coolent Recycle Tube> Why don't you use Aerotape over the coolant tube? If your aim is to reduce heat radiation, the Aerotape will do nicely. Aluminium wrappings is not efficient as aluminium conducts heat easily For my G9, the tube is actually hot from the inside cos the water recycles. Did the AeroTape before and my car temp guage rose.. According to the air-con mechanics principle, Alu wrap is used to disperse the heat. So, when driving the air inside the bonnet cools the tube. Now, I can touch the hose immediately after I drive for hours and not get burn... If you take a look at the air-con compressor in your home, it is the same principle. Anway, after I Alu wrap it, the temp dropped drastically. Edited July 31, 2002 by Cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbobrick Neutral Newbie July 31, 2002 Share July 31, 2002 0That's great news, glad U have improvements felt If Fyrestomp does the same amount of grounding for U I'll run out of wires soon! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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